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Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority is amending its rules because of a reorganization within the Washington state department of social and health services. References in Title 182 WAC to the aging and long-term support administration are being changed to the home and community living administration. References to the developmental disabilities administration are being changed to the developmental disabilities community services division. Citat

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Office of environmental health and safety programs fees. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to fees for the office of environmental health and safety programs to cover operating costs for the following: • WAC 246-205-990 for decontamination of illegal drug manufacturing or storage sites. • WAC 246-260-9901 for water recreation facilities. • WAC 246-262-990 for recreational water contact facilities. • WAC 246

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule-making order amends chapter 16-202 WAC, Application of pesticides and plant nutrients through irrigation systems, by: Expanding and clarifying provisions for the use and approval of alternative technologies, including remote monitoring systems, in chemigation and fertigation systems when they meet or exceed established safety and environmental protection standards. The existing rules are performance-based and recognize that

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Purpose: This rule making order amends chapter 16-228 WAC, General pesticide rules, by: • Updating requirements for pesticide dealers/distributors (WAC 16-228-1231 and 16-228-1300), including clarifying language allowing pesticide dealers to distribute to other pesticide dealers and increasing recordkeeping requirements for distribution of restricted use pesticides. • Updating pilot and aircraft requirements for pesticide applicators (WAC 16-228-1330), in

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Office of drinking water program fees. The department of health (department) adopted amendments to fees for the office of drinking water programs to cover operating costs for the following: • WAC 246-290-990 for water system evaluation and project review and approval fees. • WAC 246-292-995 for certified operator and public water system certification fees. • WAC 246-294-070 for operating permit fees. This adoption also includes makin

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Office of radiation protection program fees. The department of health (department) adopted amendments to fees in chapter 246-254 WAC, Radiation protection fees, to cover operating costs. This adoption also includes making editorial updates, clarifying existing fees, and aligning with the code reviser's 2025 Bill Drafting Guide. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-254-020, 246-254-053, 246-254-070, 246-254-080,

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Purpose: The health care authority is amending these rules for the following reasons: • WAC 182-500-0100 to add a definition for substance use disorder professional. • WAC 182-502-0002 to change certified peer specialist to certified peer support specialist and certified peer specialist trainee to certified peer support specialist trainee to align with chapter 246-929 WAC. • WAC 182-502-0002, 182-531-0425, 182-531-1400, 182-531-1710, and 182-538D-0200 to

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to make the filing requirements for the office of the insurance commissioner's (commissioner) review office consistent. Under current rules, petitions for review by the commissioner's review office are considered filed when they are mailed, but replies to petitions for review are considered filed when they are received by the commissioner's review office. This rule making specifies that a reply to a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of ecology (ecology) adopted updates to chapter 173-443 WAC, the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases, rule. This rule supports the transition away from using some HFCs and similar gases in certain products such as aerosol propellants and foams, as well as in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. These greenhouse gases can be thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide. By re

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is adopting amendments to WAC 388-410-0005 Cash assistance overpayment amount and liability. Effective July 1, 2025, these amendments implement provisions of SB 5079 (chapter 331, Laws of 2025), related to the aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) program, allowing the department to waive unintentional ABD cash overpayments. Once effective, this permanent filing supersedes the emerge

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-400-0065 Housing and essential needs (HEN). These amendments implement provisions of ESSB 5232 (chapter 408, Laws of 2025), related to the HEN program. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-400-0065. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.025 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.100 , an

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Purpose: The division of child support (DCS) is amending WAC 388-14A-1020, 388-14A-3400, and 388-14A-3410 to implement section 1 of EHB 1014 (chapter 272, Laws of 2025), which goes into effect January 1, 2026. Section 1 of EHB 1014 amends RCW 26.19.065 to increase the self-support reserve from 125 percent of the one-person federal poverty guideline to 180 percent. Section 1 clarifies that all of the parents' children are entitled to a pro rata share of th

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule making clarifies that a voter who asserts the signature on their ballot declaration is not theirs prior to 8:00 p.m. on election day will receive the opportunity to vote a provisional ballot, and provisional ballots must be investigated in compliance with RCW 29A.60.195 . Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 434-261-053. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 29A.04.611 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 2

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority is updating the early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) rules across applicable agency programs. The revised language aligns with guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid [Services] and will refer to the EPSDT chapter (chapter 182-534 WAC), recently amended under WSR 25-13-048. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-500-0030, 182-501-0050, 182-530-2100, 182-5

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This proposal amends WAC 308-96A-073 and 308-96A-074 to align with RCW 46.18.220 by including the collector vehicle insurance requirement, secondary vehicle requirement, and updating the definition of horseless carriage license plate as "a vehicle manufactured or built before January 1, 1916." This proposed change will align with RCW 46.04.199 , which establishes the age requirement of a vehicle eligible for a horseless carriage plat

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Amending several sections in chapter 308-125 WAC to align rules with HB 1797 passed during the 2023 legislative session. These changes set new fair housing training requirements, beginning January 2026, remove gendered language, and provide clarity on inactive license fees. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 308-125-025 Application process to register as a real estate appraiser trainee, 308-125-030 Examination pre

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: In-home service agencies; audio-only telemedicine appointments. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-335-510 (home health agency services) and 246-335-610 (hospice agency services) to implement recent legislation that amended the required frequency of in-person or real-time audio and video virtual appointments for individuals who use audio-only telemedicine services. These amendments change the rule

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: RCW 82.49.040 requires the department of revenue (DOR) to prepare a depreciation schedule (at minimum annually) for use in the determination of the fair market value for watercrafts, which is the basis for measuring the watercraft excise tax. The annual update to this rule takes effect every January 1. Purpose: RCW 82.49.040 requires DOR to prepare a d

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: In past gambling commission (commission) meeting motions, responses and other legal documents associated with a particular petition for review or reconsideration have been filed for review days prior to the upcoming meeting. Some filings have been received less than 24 hours before the next commission meeting, forcing a continuance. The current rule framework does not directly address motions, responses, and similar pleadings regardi

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state gambling commission has been working to replace the current legacy IT systems since March 2023 in an effort to modernize technology. These rule changes will likely affect several different WAC chapters including, but not limited to, chapter 230-03 WAC, Permitting and licensing rules; chapter 230-05 WAC, Fees; chapter 230-06 WAC, Rules for all licensees; chapter 230-09 WAC, Fund-raising event rules; chapter 230-10

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: To add language that clarifies the application requirements for licensure and renewals of certificates of authorization. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 196-25-010 and 196-25-045. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.43.035 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-15-067 on July 14, 2025. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standar

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The board of accountancy amended the rules to maintain the current pathway and to add additional pathways to certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. The changes provide options for education and experience requirements. The pathways are: Pathway 1: (1) Baccalaureate degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent, which includes: (a) Twenty-four semester hours (36 quarter hours) or the equivalent in accounting subjects; an

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule making adopts amendments to chapter 173-424 WAC, Clean fuels program rule. The adopted rule amendments update the clean fuel standard to expand credit-generating opportunities for fuels used in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, increase environmental benefits, streamline reporting and compliance procedures, and make other changes identified during rule development and through program implementation. Adopted rule amendments inclu

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Address state and federal law compliance requirements and general updates to organization and usefulness of the student conduct code for students and the campus community. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 132J-126-035, 132J-126-110, 132J-126-115, and 132J-126-135; repealing WAC 132J-126-060, 132J-126-170, 132J-126-280, and 132J-126-290; and amending chapter 132J-126 WAC. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.1

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Optometry examination and licensure requirements; correcting RCW citations in WAC 246-851-490. In 2024, the board of optometry (board) adopted amendments to WAC 246-851-400, 246-851-410, and 246-851-570 through 246-851-600 in response to the statutory changes made by SSB 5389 (chapter 400, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.53.010 . The statutory changes inserted two new subsections resulting in the renumbering of the remaining subsec

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of ecology (ecology) is adopting amendments to our clean vehicles program rules (chapter 173-423 WAC) to incorporate changes to the advanced clean trucks and heavy-duty low NOx omnibus regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board. These regulations are an essential policy tool for addressing climate change and improving air quality in Washington. These amendments respond to industry concerns by easing comp

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education released its final rule under Title IX. This rule required institutions of higher education to adopt student disciplinary procedures addressing sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment based on gender identity, and Renton Technical College adopted those changes in the permanent rule process on November 30, 2024. On January 9, 2025, a United States District Court v

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of the proposed removal of this limitation and its anticipated effect is that it will allow for increased access to a wider range of eligible assistive devices/services, some of which may have an ongoing recurring fee, for a client on the community first choice program. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-106-0274. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090 , 74.09.520 , and 74.39A.400 ; and 42

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Brief adjudicative proceedings (BAP) rules. Amending the application of BAP in WAC 246-10-501 (department of health) and 246-11-420 (health profession boards and commissions). The amendments expand the category types eligible for BAP. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-10-501 and 246-11-420. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.040 , 34.05.413 , 34.05.482 , 34.05.485 , 18.130.050 , and chapters 18.71B a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? These amendments align with federal regulations and specify the final date to submit a claim for replacement of food and cash benefits stolen due to skimming, cloning, or other fraudulent methods through December 20, 2024. When effective, this rule supersedes the emergency rule filed as WSR 25-18-065. Citation of Ru

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of these housekeeping changes is to update addresses, phone numbers, and other changed or obsolete language. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 388-02-0218; and amending WAC 388-02-0015, 388-02-0025, 388-02-0030, 388-02-0130, 388-02-0135, 388-02-0140, 388-02-0200, 388-02-0220, and 388-02-0245. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 34.05.020 , 34.05.220 , and 34.05.353 . Adopted under notice filed as W

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: In April 2023, the liquor and cannabis board (LCB) accepted a petition for rule making from a member of the public requesting to amend WAC 314-11-025 to add an additional form of identification issued by the United States government that satisfies the requirements of WAC 314-11-025 to the list of acceptable forms of identification in WAC 314-11-025(3). The petition exemplified that WAC 314-11-025(3) does not contain an exhaustive lis

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: There are two reasons for the amendment to WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunt permit: • Buckrun sold 7,880 acres retaining 30,213 acres. With this 20 percent reduction of acreage, the Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) decreased the number of deer permits by 20 percent; and • Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association (CPWMA) has dissolved, resulting in the loss of 19 elk permits. WDFW is working with the three

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Inspection requirements for modifications or remodels. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-945-230 to clarify circumstances necessitating a remodel inspection due to pharmaceutical facility modifications or remodels. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-945-230. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.64.005 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-13-005 on Ju

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Certified peer support specialists and certified peer support specialist trainees; amending credential titles in chapter 246-929 WAC. The department of health is adopting amendments to implement recent legislative changes under 2SHB 1427 (chapter 360, Laws of 2025), which changed the names of the peer credentials in chapter 18.420 RCW. The adopted rule amendments align chapter 246-929 WAC with the statute, changing the name of the cr

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Clarifying expectations for pharmaceutical wholesalers regarding suspicious order reporting and zero reports. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-945-585 and 246-945-590 to define "suspicious order," provide guidelines for suspicious order reporting, and remove zero report requirements. As the rule was written, WAC 246-945-585 required that wholesalers report suspicious orders to t

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Adult elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) certificate of need (CN) requirements. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to rules related to the CN requirements for PCI programs listed under WAC 246-310-700 through 246-310-755. Additionally, the department is repealing WAC 246-310-710, 246-310-725, and 246-310-730; and adding new WAC 246-310-760. The purpose of these rules is to update, modernize, a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Changes to existing WAC 388-825A-0040 to add the effective date of the chapter. The WAC currently states: [WAC] 388-825A-0040 How does an existing children's residential habilitation services, intensive habilitation services, or enhanced respite services provider obtain certification? (1) For an existing children's residential habilitation services, intensive habilitation services, or enhanced respite services provider who delivered

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Amend sections to correct taxonomic and typographical errors; update outdated scientific names; and alphabetize species listings for improved accessibility, understanding, and compliance. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: WAC 220-640-030, 220-640-050, 220-640-060, 220-300-370, 220-300-380, and 220-320-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , 77.04.013 , and 77.12.047 . Adopted

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Dental therapist; the department of health (department) is adopting new rules in chapter 246-819 WAC. In 2023, ESHB 1678 (chapter 460, Laws of 2023), codified as chapter 18.265 RCW, established the new profession of dental therapist. Dental therapists are considered mid-level dental providers who work in collaboration with a licensed dentist. This legislation authorizes dental therapists to practice in federally qualified health cent

Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to adopt a 6.41 percent fee increase for inspections of conveyances and other elevator program services. This is the office of financial management's maximum allowable fiscal growth factor rate for fiscal year 2026. The fee increases are necessary to cover increased operating expenses for the elevator program. The current fee levels are insufficient to cover current program expenses. Additional amendments are a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: In April 2024, the Department of Education issued a final rule amending the Title IX regulations. Cascadia College (Cascadia) implemented rules in compliance with the 2024 final rule; in January 2025, a federal court issued a decision vacating the 2024 final rule. As a result, institutions must comply with the 2020 amendments to the Title IX regulations. Cascadia's proposed emergency rules bring its student conduct code into complian

Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 25-22 issue of the Register.

Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2025. Purpose: Section 3.11: The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's (agency) practice for many years has been to annually adjust the maximum civil penalty amount as allowed by law. The proposed adjustment to the maximum civil penalty amount accounts for inflation, as authorized by RCW 70A.15.3160 (formerly RCW 70.94.431 ) and as determined by the state office of the economic and revenue forecast council. Without this adjustment, the maximum penalty amount would ef

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Adopt 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as the state standard for traffic control devices and adopt modifications to the MUTCD based on existing state law. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 468-95-123 and 468-95-304; repealing WAC 468-95-017, 468-95-019, 468-95-024, 468-95-033, 468-95-075, 468-95-085, 468-95-125, 468-95-131, 468-95-136, 468-95-138, 468-95-143, 468-95-145, 468-95-148

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-450-0070 When do we count a child's income? These amendments clarify rules for irrevocable educational trusts as authorized by RCW 74.12.350 . Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-450-0070. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.08.090 , and 74.12.350 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-15-098

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Washington State University is updating the rules regarding standards of conduct for students, chapter 504-26 WAC, as follows: (1) Updates the Title IX rules to comply with directives to return the rules to the Department of Education's 2020 Title IX guidelines; (2) changes title of student affairs "vice president" to "vice provost"; and (3) removes "diversity, equity, inclusion, and implicit bias" from required training. Citation of